Previous events

Master of Political Science Tore Hofstad at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Geographical Variation in Compulsory Hospitalisation In Norway 2014-2018” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master of Political Science Tore Hofstad at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Strategies for conducting health service research to inform quality improvement in health care”

Mag.art. Per Magnus Mæhle at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Unveiling the Steps of Cancer Patient Pathways: On managing coordination in complex health care processes” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Mag.art. Per Magnus Mæhle at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Integrated care pathways in the age of personalised medicine”

Master Kirsten Brubakk at Institute for Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Taking care of the caregivers. How characteristics of work environment affect patient safety” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Master Kirsten Brubakk at Institute for Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Approaches and methods for promoting working environment and patient safety in the health service – status and challenges in the research field and propositions for practical changes”

Cand. med. Anne Brodwall at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Children and adolescents with functional gastrointestinal disorders - Children’s, adolescents’, parents’ and general practitioners’ experiences with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs)” for the degree of Dr. Philos. (Doctor Philosophiae).

Cand. med. Anne Brodwall at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Discuss the application of the biopsychosocial model in children with mental health problems in general practice: Pros and cons”

Cand. med. Anne Brodwall at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the chosen topic: “Children’s and adolescents' mental disorders during and after the COVID-19 pandemic”

This year, Women in Global Health (WGH) Norway will be organizing regional meet and greets for its membership - join us!

Open Lecture by Iona Heath.

Cand. med. Lise Mørkved Helsingen at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “The development of a novel clinical practice guideline for colorectal cancer screening” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand. med. Lise Mørkved Helsingen at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract: Epidemiology, aetiology and prevention”

Welcome to Global Health Day at the Oslo University Hospital! Listen to speakers present current research and perhaps it will yield an opportunity for collaboration - join us.

MSc Pernille Marie Stähr Irgens at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Neck pain – clinical course and pain trajectories” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

MSc Pernille Marie Stähr Irgens at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Single site versus widespread pain – similarities and differences in epidemiology, diagnosis and management”

Cand.med. Tonje Rambøll Johannessen at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Ruling out acute myocardial infarction in emergency primary care: The OUT-ACS study (One-hoUr Troponin in a low-prevalence population of Acute Coronary Syndrome)” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand.med. Tonje Rambøll Johannessen at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Evolution in our understanding and assessment of patients with chronic coronary syndromes”

How do consulting firms influence global health politics? In this seminar, Assistant Professor Tine Hanrieder will present research on consulting firms' role in WHO reform and discuss how it raises new questions about WHO's convening power.

Join us for the virtual, national launch of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, celebrating the release of the 2022 report, as well as discussing key findings and priorities for Norway. 

Join Professor Scott Gates and other experts as they examine pandemics, health diplomacy, and cooperation between states.

Cand. med. Ketil Slagstad at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “On the Boundaries of Care: The Ephemerality of Transgender Medicine in the Welfare State, Scandinavia 1951–2001” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).

Cand. med. Ketil Slagstad at Institute of Health and Society will give a trial lecture on the given topic: “Making sex in the history of medicine”

MD Nayla Cristina do Vale Moreira at Institute of Health and Society will be defending the thesis “Risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: a cross-sectional study from North-eastern Brazil” for the degree of PhD (Philosophiae Doctor).